WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precau- tions including the following:
Read this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your cleaner only as described in this manual. Use only with Sears recommended attachments.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Disconnect electrical supply before servic- ing or cleaning out brush area. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or brush
suddenly starting,
Always turn cleaner off before connecting or disconnecting the hose or POWER*MATE "_.
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord_ To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding,
Do not use with damaged cord or plug If cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a Sears Service CenteflDepartment.
Do not pul! or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not leave cleaner when plugged inn Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet hands.
Do not operate the cleaner with a punctured hose_ The hose contains electrical wires_
Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking up sharp objects
Do not put any objects into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and mov- ing parts.
Do not use cleaner without dust bag and/or filters in place°
Always change the dust bag after vacuum- ing carpet cleaners or freshener, powders and fine dust. These products clog the bag, reduce airflow and can cause the bag to burst° Failure to change bag could cause permanent damage to the cleaner.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper, etc_ They may damage the cleaner or dust bag.
Do net pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning fluids, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where they may be present. The fumes from these sub-
stances can create a fire hazard or explo- sion
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs, Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor,
You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities, Your cleaner is intended only for household use° Read this Owner's Manuat carefully for important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols_ Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given, WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns and personal injury. CAU- TION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage.